Connected 11.1 System Requirements (updated 11/14/2023)
September 28, 2023: >>> macOS Sonoma Redraw Issue (resolved 11/14/23 with Connected 11.1)
Connected is a 64-bit application for macOS, PC, and SaaS/Hosted Cloud. Connected 11.1 runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3..etc) and supports the latest macOS 14 Sonoma update. Connected also supports the latest Windows 10 and/or 11 update. Visit for previous version system requirements.
- Connected on Demand SaaS (Hosted Cloud)
- Connected Desktop/Client Software
- Connected 11.x Server/Network Configurations
- Compatible Third Party Applications
Connected on Demand SaaS (Hosted Cloud)
macOS: macOS 10.15 or greater
PC: Windows 8/10/11
NOTE: There is no Desktop or Server Software required for Connected on Demand.
Connected on Demand will have Connected 11.1 update pushed in January 2024
Connected Desktop/Client Software
Connected is a 64-bit accounting and ERP application for macOS, PC, and Hosted Cloud.
macOS Desktop
System Requirements: macOS 10.15 or greater. 350 MB of free hard disk space, 4 GB RAM (8 GB Recommended), Intel or Apple M series chips, and screen resolution of 1600x900 or greater. Retina Display support included for compatible screens.
NOTE: macOS Time Machine is not recommended to be running during the use of Connected on a workstation or server.
PC – Windows 10 or 11 Desktop
Min System Requirements: 350 MB of free hard disk space, 4 GB RAM (8 GB Recommended), Intel i3 or greater processor, Windows 10 or 11 (64bit) Professional. Screen resolution of 1600x900 or greater. UHD display support included for compatible screens.
NOTE: All versions of Windows must be 64 bit or Connected 10.x cannot be installed.
Connected 11.x Server/Network Configurations
The following section outlines the required server/network configurations based on the platform/client operating system that is accessing the Connected data file. NOTE: Ethernet is recommended for all multi-user versions of Connected. Although wireless networking options are available, they are not recommended.
macOS Clients with a macOS Server
1 User: macOS 10.15 or greater. Connected ODB Server not required.
2+ Users: Dedicated server running macOS 10.15, or greater, to serve data. Install and use the Connected ODB server software (version 1.78) on a server.
NOTE: All multi-user versions of Connected 11.x that use macOS clients require the Connected ODB Server Software to host data on either macOS or PC Server.
NOTE: macOS Time Machine is not recommended to be running during the use of Connected on a workstation or server.
PC Clients with Windows Server
2-4 Users: Dedicated Windows 10/11 computer to serve data. NOTE: It is recommended that all multi-user versions of Connected use the ODB server software.
5+ Users: Dedicated Windows 2016/2019/2022 server (64 bit) running the Connected ODB server software (version 1.78) on server. Contact Connected Support at (888) 414-2196 for more information on the ODB Server Software. NOTE: Write caching should be turned OFF on the PC workstations accessing the data. This is not required for the server computer
macOS and PC Clients with a macOS Server
2+ Users: Dedicated macOS 10.15 (or greater) server. Install and use the Connected ODB server software (version 1.78) on the server.
NOTE: macOS Time Machine is not recommended to be running during the use of Connected on a workstation or server.
macOS and PC Clients with Windows Server
2+ Users: Dedicated Windows Server running 64 bit version of Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016/2019/2022. Install and use the Connected ODB server software (version 1.78) on the server. Contact Connected Support at (888) 414-2196 for more information on the ODB Server Software.
NOTE: All multi-user versions of Connected 11.x that use macOS clients require the Connected ODB Server Software to host data on either macOS or PC Server.
NOTE: Write caching should be turned OFF on the Windows workstations accessing the data. This is not required for the server computer
Compatible Third Party Applications
macOS Compatible Third Party Applications - Connected 11.x
E-mail: Outlook 2021 or current Office 365 version. Apple Mail (macOS 10.15 or greater) Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel 2021 or current Office 365 version. PDF: Built into Connected 11
PC Compatible Third Party Applications - Connected 11.x
Email: Microsoft Outlook 2016/2019/2021 or current Office 365 Version (32 or 64 bit) Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel 2016/2019/2021 or current Office 365 Version (32 or 64 bit) PDF: Built into Connected 11
Dashboard/Analytics: Microsoft Power BI (64bit ODBC driver required)
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